Press Releases

At least 12 detainees held by militias have died after being tortured since Septem ber Armed militias operating across Libya are committing widespread human rights abuses with impunity, fuelling...

Amnesty urges stricter controls on use of weapon As the number of people in the USA who have died after being shocked with Tasers reaches 500, Amnesty International has called for tighter rules to...

Amnesty International announced today the latest top comedic talent from both sides of the Atlantic added to the line-up to appear in this year’s Secret Policeman’s Ball at New York City’s Radio City...

Wounded in Homs reportedly had limbs amputated because of lack of medical assistance . At least 377 civilians have been killed in Homs in recent days as Syrian security forces have escalated their...

Amnesty International today said it was extremely disappointed that Olympic organisers are continuing to side with the Dow Chemical Company while refusing to listen to legitimate concerns over the...

Planned rallies to mark the one-year anniversary of protests in Tehran and other cities which resulted in at least two people dead, dozens injured, and hundreds detained when security forces brutally...

Launch of Amnesty International Scotland campaign with David Grimason - supported by Oxfam Scotland and Scottish Refugee Council Scottish arms control campaigner David Grimason will launch Amnesty...

Thousands expected to mark 14 February protest anniversary tomorrow One year on from the outbreak of protests in Bahrain, Amnesty International has warned that the Bahraini government risks falling...

Activists from countries across the region took to a huge stage to share their stories of struggle and perseverance in the face of violent suppression. Speakers were there from Egypt, Libya, Syria...

A budding British comedian will win a spot on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC for the Secret Policeman's Ball An aspiring British comedian will win the chance to perform the gig of...